And the Crows Took Their Eyes

During the American Civil War, the Shelton Laurel Massacre occurred in western North Carolina, where Confederate troops executed thirteen men and boys suspected of Unionism. This tragedy reflects the horrors of the civil war, with neighbors turning against each other and violence occurring at one's front door. The voices of various individuals, including the colonel's wife, second-in-command, mountain woman, conscript, and mute girl, provide an intimate glimpse into their lives and the complexities of their relationships during this period.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 298 pages
\n Publication date: 16 October 2020
\n Publisher: Regal House Publishing LLC
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In the deeply polarized western region of North Carolina, Confederate troops carried out the Shelton Laurel Massacre, in which they executed thirteen men and boys suspected of Unionism. This tragic event, known as the Shelton Laurel Massacre, serves as a poignant reflection of the horrors of the civil war. It unfolded as neighbors turned against neighbors, and violence erupted within the very confines of individuals' homes. The narrative is relayed through the firsthand accounts of those who experienced it, including the colonel's wife, a helpless witness to the unfolding tragedy; the jealous second-in-command who issued the fatal order; the cunning mountain woman who prioritized her people and land above all else; the conscript, a tormented man seeking redemption; and the mute girl, whose folk magic yielded an unexpected outcome. These diverse voices provide an intimate glimpse into the lives of five individuals entangled in the intricate web of history, caught in a tumultuous dance of love and hate. Through their stories, we gain a deeper understanding of the human cost of conflict and the resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity.

\n Weight: 426g\n
Dimension: 152 x 228 x 24 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781646030118\n \n